Scissortail Damselfish (Chromis atrilobata)

Also known as Scissortai Chromis, Puller, White-spot Chromis

Description

Also known as Scissortai Chromis, Puller, White-spot Chromis.

Found in large schools, on sandy bottoms, or high in the water column feeding, over coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 6-80m
Widespread Eastern Pacific

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/8279

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